In a Residual Plot That Does Not Suggest We Should

question 6

Multiple Choice

In a residual plot that does not suggest we should challenge the assumptions of our regression model, we would expect to see a _____.

• A) horizontal band of points centered near 0
• B) widening band of points
• C) band of points having a slope consistent with that of the regression equation
• D) parabolic band of points

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